supersede — to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
Example Sentences
- Streaming services have superseded traditional TV broadcasting faster than my dad learned to use the remote.
- The new policy will supersede all previous guidelines effective immediately.
- Email has superseded handwritten letters, except for my grandmother who still writes in beautiful cursive that nobody can read.
supersede
VERB[/ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/]
to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
The new electric train will supersede the old steam locomotive next month.
New tech will supersede and succeed indeed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supersedere', composed of 'super' (over, above) and 'sedere' (to sit). Originally meant to sit above or have precedence over something.
Breakdown
super- (over, above) + sede (sit) + -e (verb ending) = supersede (to sit above, to take the place of)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Streaming services have superseded traditional TV broadcasting faster than my dad learned to use the remote.”
“The new policy will supersede all previous guidelines effective immediately.”
“Email has superseded handwritten letters, except for my grandmother who still writes in beautiful cursive that nobody can read.”
“Electric vehicles are expected to supersede gasoline cars within the next decade.”
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